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  • David Smith avatar

    The Unexpected Yuletide Messenger Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    n the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesth

    Some of you may remember the answer to the question: ’What is green, has four legs, and if it falls on you from a tree and hits you it will kill you?’ The answer, of course, is a billiard table, though some of you may have been wondering whether the answer was ’Christmas’’, which is also green ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Sermon about communicating the gospel to our culture

    Don’t Be Afraid! Text: 2 Kings 18:17-37 They sure were cute! They were the children’s choir of the Colonial Beach Baptist Church. Each member of the choir was age five or younger. As they entered the choir loft they began to sing: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After You've Rebuilt A Broken Wall Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,659 views

    In this message, we’ll see that what God is really after in all our rebuilding is worship. Nehemiah rebuilt to restore worship. That’s what the ultimate end of our rebuilding must be. When that is in view, we will be looking for evidences of true worsh

    You’ve seen, felt, shared, and met a need. You’ve found some brokenness in your family, in the marketplace, in the church and you’ve been busy rebuilding. You formed a dream team to help you and you’ve made it through attacks from without, division from within. You’ve even survived personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Use Of Spiritual Gifts, Focusing On Tongues

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 6, 2022
     | 1,864 views

    The practice of the gift of tongues is very controversial in evangelical circles. I Corinthians 12-14 was intended to save us from much of this controversy.

    May 27, 2022 Hi Abby, Here are my concerns about some forms of practice among those who call themselves Charismatic, or especially Pentecostal. I might be called Charismatic by some, because I believe that “sign gifts” such as prophecy, tongues, healings, knowledge, miracles, etc. are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Marriage From H E Double L Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2015
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     | 5,447 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 17 verses 1 through 18

    Revelation 17: 1 – 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Speaking In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Nov 27, 2012
     | 5,657 views

    Speaking in tongues was a major issue in Corinth and its also a major issue today!

    Kurt Lindgren www.pastorkurt.com SPEAKING IN TONGUES 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 / November 4,2012 INTRODUCTION: Paul teaches about two features of the worship service in Corinth tongues and prophecy and discusses their value or importance. Spiritual Gifts: 1) varied. 2) come from God. 3) The gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Upper Room: Wind, Fire, And Word

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 7, 2023
     | 1,674 views

    The arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost was with wind, fire, and the Word of God that would change the world.

    At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, God's promised Messiah and Savior of humanity. On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the finished work of Christ upon the cross for our redemption and His triumph over death, hell, and the grave by rising from the dead. Yet when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Influence Love (40 Days Of Love)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    This is my revision of the 3rd Message in the 40 Days Of Love Series. It deals with how we love people with our words. Tome & Michelle Holladay are my primary resource for some of the ideas.

    Words Influence Love Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 2:1-20 Pentecost 5/31/09 We are in the midst of 40 Days of Love as we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit fell down on the church. There were about 120 men and women gathered together in prayer. Jesus had told them, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let Us Make Man

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,764 views

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    Let Us Make Man This is one of the most common arguments that is used by Trinitarians to prove multiple persons in the godhead. When God said let us make man they insist that it be a multiplicity of divine persons. I shall endeavor to explain this text of scripture. Gen 1:26-27 26 And God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Influence

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    Receiving the Holy Spirit!

    Under The Influence Let The Wind Blow! Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adoption By The Spirit, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017
     | 6,073 views

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17 David Taylor February 5, 2017 We are in our third week of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a biblical understanding of life in the Spirit and our radical need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mark Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Loving concern and actions toward one another is the true mark of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Mark of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Complete this sentence for me: You know you have arrived spiritually when . . . . How would you finish that statement? Let me state it another way, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confusion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 28,944 views

    Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Confusion Genesis 11:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confusion.html Babel means ‘confusion.’ It’s where we get the word ‘babble.’ And man w/out God is confused, and only God can help man ’rise up’ and make sense of things. 1) After the Flood, God commanded man to spread abroad, replenish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fifty Days After Easter, At Nine O'clock In The Morning..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    A sermon for Pentecost.

    Acts 2:1-21 “Fifty Days after Easter, at Nine O’clock in the Morning…” Sometimes there are names that are so attached to a particular product or something else that people might forget where the name originally came from. For instance, how often do you ask for a tissue ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,313 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the transformative power He brings to both individuals and the church as a whole.

    Good morning, family! Today, we’ll explore the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit, the power He brings into our lives, and the impact He had on the early church and how that applies to us today. Before we jump in, let me share something A.W. Tozer said. This really captures the heart of what we're ...read more

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